Run For All

Sure, your miles on the road do lots of good—they improve your health, trim your waistline, even boost your mind. But you can get even more satisfaction from your running by taking a simple step to help others.

Aug 28, 2009

Marathon fundraising may be the largest and most visible avenue of purposeful running. In last year's Chicago Marathon, for example, about 7,300 of the more than 31,000 finishers raised nearly $10 million for organizations around the world. Interested in running for a cause? Here is a list of some of the most popular marathon charity programs.

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